The only reason I believe they got it wrong is because I believed the stuff they were saying during the season. The talk about wanting to go in a new direction, wanting to avoid comparisons with Michael H. etc. By choosing Marty they would have shown that they were honest and serious about those things. By going with J.D. I think they showed us that they were only trying to keep us guessing and keep the show interesting. Thanks

Will Marty (Lovehammers?) open for INXS? From the Gary and JD live chat transcript today (thanks to Wolf) :

Garry, at the end of the show something was said to Marty about being ya'lls opening act for the tour. Is he going to do that?
Garry: We talked with Marty and his family and he is very excited about it. We are definitely trying to work that out. We found some amazing talent on the show. It will be great to have him there with us.